Walk round
- Tyres: tread, pressure by sight, no bulges or cuts
- Wheels: nuts present and tight
- Lights: headlights, indicators, brake lights, hazards
- Windscreen: clean, no cracks in the driver's view, wipers and washers work
- Mirrors, number plates and body: undamaged and clean
- Leaks under the vehicle
In the cab
- Seat belt, horn, handbrake
- Warning lights off after start
- Fuel level and any mileage record
Load
- Load secured, not above the weight limit, and not blocking the driver's view
- Racking and bulkhead sound
- Ladders and roof loads fixed
Paperwork
- Licence, and any company fuel card or permits
Why employers record it
Employers have a general duty to keep work vehicles safe. A recorded daily check shows that drivers are asked to look at the vehicle and that defects get dealt with. See the van fleet page for how Kovi helps.
This is general information. Check current guidance for your own vehicles and work.
Related
Van fleetsSimple daily van checks on a phone. Defects reported with photos, MOT and service dates tracked, and every check on record. From £1 a van a week.Daily vehicle check checklistA practical daily vehicle check checklist for lorries and large vehicles in the UK. Copy it onto paper or build it in Kovi as a template.